baksheesh Synonyms
baksheesh Meaning
Wordnet
baksheesh (n)
a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)
Webster
baksheesh (n.)
Alt. of Bakshish
baksheesh Sentence Examples
- The beggars pleaded for baksheesh, their hands extended in supplication.
- The tour guide expected a substantial baksheesh for his services.
- The police officer demanded baksheesh in exchange for overlooking a traffic violation.
- The market vendor offered baksheesh to entice customers to buy his wares.
- The wealthy patrons left a generous baksheesh for the servers at the restaurant.
- The hotel staff accepted baksheesh as a token of appreciation for their hospitality.
- The tuk-tuk driver hinted at baksheesh after completing the ride.
- The government official received baksheesh from contractors seeking favorable treatment.
- The students offered baksheesh to the teacher in hopes of securing a passing grade.
- The baksheesh system has become deeply ingrained in the local culture, fostering both corruption and gratitude.
FAQs About the word baksheesh
a relatively small amount of money given for services rendered (as by a waiter)Alt. of Bakshish
kickback, sop, payoff, incentive,bribe, motivation, stimulation, boodle, spur,stimulus
No antonyms found.
The beggars pleaded for baksheesh, their hands extended in supplication.
The tour guide expected a substantial baksheesh for his services.
The police officer demanded baksheesh in exchange for overlooking a traffic violation.
The market vendor offered baksheesh to entice customers to buy his wares.
